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Boris Johnson, the previous Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was said to be confused by science during the COVID-19 inquiry.

LONDON (AP) — Boris Johnson, the former British prime minister, struggled to come to grips with much of the science during the coronavirus pandemic, his chief scientific adviser said Monday. During his highly anticipated testimony to the nation’s public inquiry on the COVID-19 pandemic, Patrick Vallance stated that he and others encountered ongoing difficulties in

The impact of climate change on women’s health is more severe. Advocates are urging leaders to prioritize this issue at COP28.

NEW DELHI (AP) — Manju Devi suffered in pain for two months last year as she worked on a farm near Delhi, unable to break away from duties that sometimes had her standing for hours in the waist-deep water of a rice paddy, lifting heavy loads in intense heat and spraying pesticides and insecticides. When

According to a report from the United Nations, the world is quickly surpassing the limit for warming as carbon emissions continue to increase instead of decrease.

According to a recent United Nations report, the Earth is on track to experience a global warming of 2.5 to 2.9 degrees Celsius (4.5 to 5.2 degrees Fahrenheit) since pre-industrial times, surpassing the previously agreed-upon international climate limit. The 2015 Paris climate agreement states that in order to have a fair chance at limiting global

A volcano in Papua New Guinea has erupted and Japan is currently evaluating the potential threat of a tsunami to its islands.

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that a volcano in Papua New Guinea erupted on Monday. They are currently evaluating the potential threat of a tsunami for coastal areas in Japan. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center in Darwin, Australia reported that Mount Ulawun, located on New Britain Island in Papua New Guinea, erupted at 3:30 p.m.

The operator of Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear plant has announced that the third release of treated water has been completed without incident.

TOKYO (AP) — The release of a third batch of treated radioactive wastewater from Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean ended safely as planned, its operator said Monday, as the country’s seafood producers continue to suffer from a Chinese import ban imposed after the discharges began. Significant quantities of radioactive liquid waste

Unfortunately, the second test flight of SpaceX’s massive new rocket ended in explosions.

On Saturday, SpaceX attempted to launch the Starship, a large rocket, but unfortunately, both the booster and the spacecraft were lost due to explosions just minutes into the test flight. The spacecraft successfully entered space after launching from South Texas, but communication was abruptly lost. According to SpaceX officials, it seems that the ship’s self-destruct

The latest hardiness zone map will assist American gardeners in adapting to changing climates.

Magnolia trees and camellias, once vulnerable to frost damage in Boston’s cold climate, may now thrive in the city thanks to recent changes. The United States Department of Agriculture recently released an updated version of their “plant hardiness zone map,” the first update in ten years. The new map highlights the effects of climate change

After controversy surrounding the use of fossil fuels, Texas has authorized new textbooks in the largest oil and gas producing state in the US.

The education board in Texas has given the green light to new science textbooks, but has requested that certain publishers remove content that has been deemed inaccurate or unfairly portrays fossil fuels in the state known for its oil and gas industry. The recent vote on the Texas State Board of Education revealed deep divisions

Mongolian herders combat the effects of climate change by utilizing their own resourcefulness and innovative technology. The Associated Press captures their efforts through photos.

In Mongolia, the relationship between herders and their animals has existed for thousands of years in the expansive grasslands, creating a unique and undisturbed ecosystem. Upon initial observation, everything appears exactly as it may have appeared many years ago. A shepherd observes closely as a mare delivers a foal on a chilly morning in spring.

AP PHOTOS: Singapore gives the world a peek into our food future

Like much of the rest of the world, Singapore is racing to feed a growing population with limited natural resources. But with almost no land for agriculture this small, wealthy, fast-paced and densely-packed nation is doing so by embracing and encouraging new food technologies that may someday help feed us all. The country of Singapore

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Boris Johnson, the previous Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was said to be confused by science during the COVID-19 inquiry.

The impact of climate change on women’s health is more severe. Advocates are urging leaders to prioritize this issue at COP28.

According to a report from the United Nations, the world is quickly surpassing the limit for warming as carbon emissions continue to increase instead of decrease.

A volcano in Papua New Guinea has erupted and Japan is currently evaluating the potential threat of a tsunami to its islands.

The operator of Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear plant has announced that the third release of treated water has been completed without incident.

Unfortunately, the second test flight of SpaceX’s massive new rocket ended in explosions.

The latest hardiness zone map will assist American gardeners in adapting to changing climates.

After controversy surrounding the use of fossil fuels, Texas has authorized new textbooks in the largest oil and gas producing state in the US.

Mongolian herders combat the effects of climate change by utilizing their own resourcefulness and innovative technology. The Associated Press captures their efforts through photos.

AP PHOTOS: Singapore gives the world a peek into our food future